Any Chamberlain RN-to-BSN that have gone on to FNP?

[Murse901]

Hello all. I'm looking to get into an FNP program as soon as possible, before the big 2015 switch to DNP. I know there's some question as to whether or not the move to DNP for FNP's will happen across the board in 2015, but one of my local schools has already gotten rid of their MSN/FNP and moved to DNP/FNP, with a few rumors of other area schools following suit very soon.

To that end, I'm really looking at Chamberlain's online RN-to-BSN, because it will be the fastest route to a BSN for me. Otherwise, I'll have to take a ton more gen ed classes, which will put me another year behind.

My question is to those who have completed Chamberlain's RN-to-BSN and have gone on to FNP programs. Has anyone gone this route to FNP, and has the Chamberlain degree been an issue with getting into a good FNP program? I'm aware that Chamberlain's program is CCNE and NLN accredited, but it's very light in sciences, and I didn't know if this would be a speed bump in moving on to FNP.

Not really looking for speculation or opinions here Looking for people who have actually gone or attempted to go this route and what problems, if any, were had. Thanks!

[Murse901, MSN, RN]

Murse901.. are you now taking classes at Chamberlain? I know your post is almost a year ago but I have the same exact question you had. I am considering Chamberlain but just really want to make sure that I will not have a problem applying for FNP program around where I live (CT). If anybody has any advice or reassurance, please send it this way, I really want to start sooner than later. Thanks in advance :)

I was not able to go to Chamberlain because of some kind of disagreement with the TN Board of Nursing. I never was able to figure it out. The Board told me via email that they do not track RN-to-BSN programs and that going through Chamberlain would not be an issue. However, Chamberlain refused to accept TN residents when I was interested in applying.

Looking at the website now, it says:

At this time, Chamberlain College of Nursing cannot accept inquiries for the RN-BSN Degree Completion Option from the state Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont.

I'm not really sure what the deal is. There's definitely a disjoint in communication somewhere between the TN BON and Chamberlain.

In any case, I ended up getting accepted into a local university RN to BSN program.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

There is some information about the whole TN deal here:

https://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/chamberlain-rn-bsn-574049-page6.html#post5474129

Start there and read onward ... it has to do with financial aid.

[aclovly]

That's awesome khrissi17. I am starting July 9, 2012. I am very excited about getting my BSN at Chamberlain. I wish I only had 10 courses to take. My Associate program required Psychology and Human growth and development, so I am having to take Sociology as well as Economics, Stats and another English. I am hoping to take 3 courses a few semesters in order to complete program sooner. Do you have any suggestions of how I should pair courses? Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!

[FoodieJ]

aclovly How is your progress so far. I spoke with an admissions counselor today regarding the BSN and MS options, it sounded promising!

[LuvofNursing, BSN, MSN, RN]

I received my RN to BSN from Chamberlain in December 2010, and I am currently in Chamberlain's FNP program. You are given $100 off per credit hour as an alumni who is attending Chamberlain for a Master's degree, which was a plus. I had heard (through the grapevine, not through my own experience) that it is more difficult finding a preceptor when attending an online program. I just began looking for a preceptor in the recent weeks, and there is a practicum coordinator who contacts them on your behalf.

The reason I bring this up is because getting a good preceptorship may lead to a job offer, and this, of course, is the goal. One thing with Chamberlain's FNP program is that you are trained to work in a primary care clinic, not a hospital, which is not what everyone is looking for.

Good luck